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S20 BJR

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

127,900 mi
Last recorded127,900 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 BJR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 127,900 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 127,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering rack insecure offside mounting bush excessively worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 125,071 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2024 122,948 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 121,273 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 120,978 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 120,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 120,217 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,701 miles

underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2018 118,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 118,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 115,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 113,627 miles

Front unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 24 Sep 2014 111,294 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 106,528 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 102,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

STEERING RACK RUBBER MOUNTING BUSHES VERY WORN ALOT OF MOVEMENT DETECTED ON STEERING CHECK

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 96,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 93,871 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 93,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 89,977 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 82,793 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 78,346 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 73,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 66,693 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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S20 BJR is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 134,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S20 BJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S20 BJR is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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